Politics
Supreme Court case could alter religious accommodation in 401(k) plans
By Common Consent examines how a 2023 Supreme Court decision expanding religious accommodation requirements under Title VII could affect employer-sponsored retirement plans. The post analyzes whether employers must accommodate religious objections to certain 401(k) investment options, a question with potential implications for religious employees nationwide.
August 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM MT · via By Common Consent
Utah AG warns college sports bill could override transgender athlete restrictions
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes warned that pending federal college sports legislation could override the state's restrictions on transgender athletes competing in women's sports, according to the Deseret News. Reyes argues the federal bill would preempt state law in this area.
August 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM MT · via Deseret News
Arizona governor Hobbs picks Republican mayor as running mate
Deseret News reports that Arizona Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has chosen former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial race, a striking cross-party move aimed at moderate and independent voters. Giles, a Latter-day Saint, left the Republican Party over Trump and has positioned himself as a voice for traditional conservatism alienated by MAGA politics.
August 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM MT · via Deseret News · 6 sources